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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.06, 1,374.44 and 331.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.06, 1,374.44 and 331.12 is: 496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.06 : 1,374.44 = 331.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.06/1,374.44 = 331.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.06x = 1,374.44 × 331.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.06x = 455,104.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,104.57/916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.81

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